Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods has lifted my spirits, because it proved that the French can still come up with an original movie adaptation of Asterix and Obelix. I basically grew up with this, whether it was the comics or the movies. I was surprised that The Mansions of the Gods was coming out and I didn’t know what to expect, but my love of the original forced me to watch it. And in the end, I must admit that it wasn’t disappointing. Not only is the animation nice, the creators have complemented it by a great kind of humor that draws from the reality of the present day, which is good, because that’s how Goscinny and Uderzo always meant it. (02/11/2016)

They’re back! The Gauls are more subversive than ever, the Romans are more cunning but also more foolish and everything is wittier with highly effective humour; like the legendary 12 tasks, a great reflection of some of the social problems of the day. And since I absolutely love the typical Asterix humour, after another screening I am forced to say that Mansion of the Gods ranks in my eyes among the funniest achievements not only within the Gosciny comic adaptations, but it easily outdoes most of the animated competition in many years. The animation is excellent, the secondary characters (the Centurion, the main slave, the slave master!!) are unforgettable and the Czech dubbing, as unmistakable as the original sounds, is absolutely perfect. In that spirit, I pray for a sequel every three years at most. :-) 90% (06/03/2015)

After the unsuccessful second SpongeBob SquarePants movie, I was quite skeptical about Asterix being a 3D computer-animated movie. In the end, however, I am relieved to say that my fears were unfounded and that I enjoyed Asterix: The Mansion of the Gods quite a lot. From the first joke about the architect who is so good that some of his buildings are still standing, I was in my element. The sense of humor and execution of the new Asterix movie is much more like the old cartoons than the live-action movies, and I think that is just as well. The 3D animation also fits Asterix quite well in the end, and I was happy with the dubbing and soundtrack as well. If the stories about Asterix the brave Gaul continue in this direction, I really am not going to mind. 8/10. (03/10/2015)

For a long, long time, I didn't think Asterix in 3D would work. However, it's good! The original comic album, "The Mansion of the Gods" (1971), is cruelly apt, viewing the problems of a Gaelic village in a new light and somehow better suited to the consumerist present. The adaptation Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods features incredibly great jokes, whether they are conversational or purely cinematic. I realized just in time that the film version of Asterix is not the phenomenon of yesterday, because Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion is coming to movie theaters this year. (06/07/2018)

One hundred percent Asterix, nothing to worry about here. Perhaps if Philippe Rombi had composed the music at least a little in the style of Vladimir Cosma, it would have been even better, but otherwise I can't really think of any complaints. The difference between the goofy Asterix and the Vikings and this fresh work, which retains the spirit of the comics while feeling modern without having to include teenagers and 21st century references, is almost abysmal. (09/10/2016)